In Alligators, beginning readers will learn how alligators build a nest, lay eggs, and protect their young from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the dramatic world of alligators. A labeled diagram helps readers identify an alligators body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about alligators online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Alligators also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Diggers, beginning readers will learn about the parts of diggers that help construction workers do their jobs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines. A labeled diagram helps readers identify parts of a digger, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about diggers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Diggers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and index.
From freight carriers to passenger transports, trains have chugged along throughout history. Over time, these traveling machines have advanced and picked up speed. The fastest bullet trains of today zoom around at more than 300 miles per hour! This book will have young readers calling “all aboard!”
In Wildfires, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic wildfires. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest wildfires and what they can do to prevent and prepare for these disasters. Infographics illustrate key concepts, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about wildfires using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Wildfires also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
A Diana le encanta utilizar los imanes para hacer sus trucos de magia a los niños de la piscina. Cuando Enrique llega al pueblo, no le gusta que Diana los esté engañando. Él le da a ella un mapa del tesoro de hace cien años y ella utiliza su brújula y sus herramientas para marcar el lugar donde se encuentra el tesoro. Para su sorpresa, ¡el tesoro no está donde debe estar! ¿Qué hace que su brújula la haya llevado fuera de la ruta? Cuando ella descubra la respuesta, ¿continuará Diana engañando a los otros niños con sus trucos de magia o los ayudará a aprender sobre los imanes y los polos magnéticos de la Tierra?
In Plants in Winter, beginning readers follow along as plants respond to the changing season in various ways. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they discover how trees, bushes, and flowering plants shut down many growth processes during the winter months. A labeled diagram shows a variety of ways plants respond to winter, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about plants in winter using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Plants in Winter also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Green Buildings, early fluent readers learn about the construction materials and techniques that make todays environmentally sensitive buildings possible. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the science behind green buildings. Infographics illustrate key concepts, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about green buildings using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Green Buildings also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Pushing ahead and moving anything in its way, the bulldozer is a bladed beast. And a blade is often not the only sharp tool on this machine. A claw-like ripper can pierce through hard ground. This elementary title will push students to grow as readers.
How can aircraft carriers support heavy jets and helicopters without sinking? Why do cruise ships the size of cities stay afloat, but submarines often disappear underwater? This title answers the questions bobbing in young readers’ minds as they learn about a fleet of diverse ships.
Planes have emergency exits, oxygen masks, and inflatable flotation devices for a reason. Major equipment failure, an extremely severe storm, or another unexpected happening can sometimes take a plane down. This high-interest title expands on the safety demonstration that flight attendants are so famous for making.
¡También los niños pueden involucrarse en las ciencias! En esta colaboración entre la Dra. Ecologista Netti Bathala y Jennifer Keats Curtis, conoceremos a Lana y a su mamá. Cada verano, las dos son voluntarias para contar los cangrejos herradura que visitan su playa. Los lectores van a aprender datos muy valiosos acerca de esos animales antiguos y cómo pueden involucrarse en el esfuerzo para conservarlos.
Being stranded on a desert island is a classic survival situation of countless books, movies, and cartoons. But would you know where to find water or how make fire if it happened to you? Young readers can learn these skills and more in this high-interest title of ultimate survival.
A hurricane warning was just issued! Hurricane dangers include more than just strong winds and rain. Are you prepared? Young readers learn how to be ready for when a storm hits and stay safe through floods and other possible dangers after the all clear is called in this exciting title.
In Weather in Winter, beginning readers explore how winter's chilly temperatures affect people and other living things. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they explore how a winters snowfall gives them new ways to enjoy being outside. A labeled diagram shows different types of winter weather, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about weather in winter using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Weather in Winter also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Alexa y otros niños de su escuela en Costa Rica tienen un proyecto especial: ellos están criando cocodrilos americanos. Ella nombra a su cocodrilo “Jefe” porque parece que él está a cargo de los otros. Alexa le trae pollo y ranas para comer y escribe acerca de su progreso en su diario. Muy pronto, su pequeño crío está tan grande como una barra grande de pan. Se ha convertido en un cocodrilo joven y es tiempo de que Alexa le diga adiós y que Jefe regrese a la vida salvaje.
When the weather on a mountain turns quickly, an afternoon activity can turn into a matter of life or death. Don’t be caught unaware! Read about how to protect yourself from wild animals and thin air to survive until rescue groups find you in this exciting book for students.
In Ambulances, beginning readers will learn about the parts of an ambulance that help their drivers save lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines. A labeled diagram helps readers identify parts of an ambulance, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about ambulances online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Ambulances also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and index.
Scientists estimate that about 500,000 detectable earthquakes shake the earth each year. But the majority of them go unnoticed, as most register at the bottom of the 8.0+ magnitude scale. In this hi-lo title, kids will learn how to react to the dangerous quakes that can be felt.
In Animals in Winter, beginning readers will learn how animal behavior changes during the winter season. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they discover how animals deal with the chilly weather conditions. A labeled diagram shows places animals use for shelter during the winter, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about animals in winter online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Animals in Winter also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Plants in Winter, beginning readers follow along as plants respond to the changing season in various ways. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they discover how trees, bushes, and flowering plants shut down many growth processes during the winter months. A labeled diagram shows a variety of ways plants respond to winter, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about plants in winter using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Plants in Winter also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Floods, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic flooding. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest floods and what they can do to prepare for these disasters. An infographic illustrates areas of the world at risk for flooding, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about floods using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Floods also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Icebreakers, beginning readers will learn about the parts of icebreakers that help them push through packed ice. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these powerful boats. A labeled diagram helps readers identify parts of an icebreaker, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about icebreakers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Icebreakers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and index.
Tornadoes are the most violent storms on Earth! Their twisting winds flatten houses and uproot trees in minutes. Young readers find out how to tell if a tornado is on its way, where to go, and how to stay safe in this high-interest title.
In Rain, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text introduce young readers to the formation and characteristics of rain. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different kinds of rain, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about rain online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rain also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Every fire has three ingredients: heat, fuel, and oxygen. And when these ingredients mix inside a house or in a forest, they are often a recipe for danger. This survival guide for young readers calls out the causes of fires and how to best escape the smoke and flames.
